2018 News​Greetings!

Liquid fertilizer is being put out and many are trying to control those quick-growing weeds. Be sure to call a couple days ahead to reserve a spreader for use.

We have a full line of seed including Hegari, Haygrazer, Bermudas, Kleingrass and Wilman Lovegrass. Mid-April is usually when you start planting. Soil temperature must be over 70 degrees for germination. After that, it takes good ol’ rainfall to get the grass started.

Cattle are getting more protein from the green grass, so they may not use protein tubs like they have been. Be sure to still supplement their diet with mineral. Also, with the flushing pastures, you may need to supplement abloat guard block.

Antlers & Grapes

Deer antlers have become a major issue for our spreaders and especially the spreader trucks. Big tires on my spreader trucks cost $4,000-7,000 each. Take the time to drive your coastal and Klein grass with a 4-wheeler or mule, and pick up all you can find!

​Vineyard acreage volume is up and more grapes are being grown here in the Texas Hill Country.We ask that everyone who applies their own fertilizer and weed killer or who has us do the application become familiar of where the closest vineyards to your property are located. This determines what you may apply to stay in good graces with your neighbors. We all have our rights, but we must all have the common decency to respect our neighbors. Grapes, peaches, tomatoes, berries & vegetables are all very susceptible to 2-4D damage, so lets respect one another.Not all is lost when someone plants a vineyard next to your property. There are different ways to control your weeds and grasses next to a vineyard. The safest is to apply RoundUp and a broadleaf weed killer, Chaparral, in February to early March prior to bud break in grapes. This gives you season-long control of most grasses and weeds.

Chemical Advice

Fertilizer News Fertilizer prices got very low in October & November 2017. As always, fertilizer prices have gradually gotten stronger. Fertilizer will continue a slight upward trend, but are not expected to get very expensive. The prices should remain in the lower $300 range for most blends. Prices will be similar to last year’s costs.Weed killer prices will be slightly up from 2017 prices by about a 5% increase.

If you want us to custom apply fertilizer and weed kill, call us early and get on our list to ensure you getting your fertilizer when you want it.

CactusSurmount is a great product for prickly pear control. It is a RESTRICTED-use chemical and needs to be used with a surfactant. This is a slow-kill product. PastureGuard is also great for prickly pear, is not restricted and is safer around trees than Surmount.

Mesquite Remedy and diesel or Sendero are great products for Mesquite control. Sendero needs to be used with a surfactant.